Sara Cole

January 1, 2021

Sara Ellen Cole, age 82, of Austell passed January 1, 2021. Sara was a member of Spirit Life Church of God for over 40 years. She loved her church and actively participated in it, even serving as a Sunday School teacher for over 20 years. Sara grew up in Franklin Springs, GA, born to Joseph and Reba Sims. After she left home, she became a wonderful wife to Lloyd and mother to her children. She loved all parts of being a homemaker, and was especially good at sewing and cooking. Sara was preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Sam Sims. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lloyd Cole; children, Aubrey (Annette) Sims of Royston, and Cindy (Keith Adcock) Cole of Dallas; sisters, Frances Dove of Duluth, and Helen (Ira) Jordan of Bowersville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved extended family members. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 5th, 2:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Chapel with Rev. Freddie Knox and Pastor John Citizen officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 PM before the service. Anyone wishing to view the service virtually may do so via a livestream video that will appear on Mrs. Cole’s page during the listed service time. In keeping with current precautions due to COVID-19, we are requesting that anyone visiting wear a mask and maintain social distancing.